Pela Review, Is Pela Non-Toxic?
Pela averages 94 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 9 Pela products graded as of October 2026, and 8 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Pela grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand holds third-party PFAS-free verification. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Does Pela have PFAS, by category
Which Pela products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Flax fiber and plant-based resin blend, compostable
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Coating degradation and durability over time. Plant-resin composites are newer in phone case applications and…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- plant-based bioplastic (flax and other plant fibers)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Thermal degradation and warping. Plant-based bioplastics typically have lower glass transition temperatures…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plant-based bioplastic (compostable blend)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Bioplastic degradation and microparticle shedding. Plant-based bioplastics are designed to decompose, not…
- Plant-based bioplastic composite
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Bioplastic composite durability and surface degradation. Plant-based bioplastic composites are known to…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plant-based bioplastic, compostable polymer
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Bioplastic thermal degradation and oligomer leaching. Plant-based plastics like PLA can release…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plant-based bioplastic
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Bioplastic degradation and brittleness over time. Plant-based PLA can become brittle or discolored after…
- plant-based bioplastic, recycled ocean plastic
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Plant-based bioplastics may retain minor VOCs from processing or resin curing. At room…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Compostable bioplastic (plant-based polymer)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Polymer degradation and microparticle shedding. Plant-based polymers like PLA are softer than silicone and…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Pela products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Liquid nano-coating (unspecified polymer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and residual monomers. Liquid nano-coatings typically require solvent…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonWhat to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Pela sells
- TPU plastic shell, fabric/synthetic lining
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- TPU plasticizer leaching
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Woven fabric blend, MagSafe magnets
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from MagSafe magnets
- Woven textile (likely polyester/nylon blend) with elastomer accents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Pela and PFAS, common questions
- Does Pela have PFAS?
- Pela averages 94 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 9 Pela products graded as of October 2026, and 8 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Pela non-toxic?
- Flaxstic Compostable Phone Case is the highest-graded Pela product we have scored, at 100/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Pela products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Pela products we have scored are Flaxstic Compostable Phone Case, Amazon.com: Pela Phone Case, Amazon.com: Pela: IPhone Case. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Pela products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Pela products we have scored are Liquid Screen Protector. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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